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NCJ Number:

NCJ 208861

Title:

Survey of Commercially Available Explosives Detection Technologies and Equipment 2004

This document provides a review of currently available explosives detection methods and technologies.

Abstract:

The goal of the document is to assist law enforcement agencies in the selection of explosives detection equipment. Following the introduction in chapter 1, chapter 2 discusses purchase consideration and various applications for explosives detection. Also reviewed in this chapter are explosives detection system performance parameters, including sensitivity, false alarm rates, nuisance alarms, and interferents. Chapter 3 describes trace explosives detection technologies and provides an introduction to trace detection, explosives vapor detection, and explosives particulate detection. Eight trace detection technologies are described in detail, including pictures. Chapter 4 explores bulk explosives detection technologies, which mainly involve imaging techniques such as the Single-Energy X-ray Technique and the Computed Tomography Technique. For each technique described, there is a review of the principle of operation, the advantages and disadvantages of the system, and a description of commercially available systems. A glossary contains definitions of explosives-related terms. Exhibits, references

Main Term(s):

Science and Technology ; Explosive detection

Index Term(s):

Police equipment ; NIJ grant-related documents

Sponsoring Agency:

National Institute of Justice (NIJ)US Department of JusticeOffice of Justice ProgramsUnited States of America

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